2008 News
United Way extiende plazo para llenar encuesta sobre necesidades de la ciudad
EL SOL NEWS (STAMFORD) -- Aug 8 2008 -- La encuesta realizada por United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) para evaluar las necesidades de la ciudad que concluía hoy 8 de agosto, se extendió al próximo viernes para darle más oportunidad a los residentes de participar en ella.
Letter to the Editor: Support for the United Way Improves City
STAMFORD ADVOCATE -- Aug 8 2008 -- A big "thanks" goes to Stamford from the United Way of Western Connecticut.
Survey Looks to Identify City's Needs
STAMFORD TIMES -- Aug 7 2008 -- An online survey available until Aug. 8 wants to know the needs and concerns of Stamford residents.
United Way Seeks Residents' Opinions
STAMFORD ADVOCATE -- Jul 30 2008 -- What is the biggest concern in the city - affordable housing, health care or after-school activities?
Danbury: Wine Tasting Gala Set for August 1st
THE NEWS-TIMES -- Jul 26 2008 -- The United Way of Western Connecticut, Stew Leonard's Wines of Danbury and the Amber Room Colonnade will present "A Mid-Summer Night's Wine Tasting Gala" Aug. 1 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Taking a Pulse of the Community: Assessing Human Services within Stamford
STAMFORDPLUS.COM -- Jul 25 2008 -- United Way of Western Connecticut wants to know what services Stamford residents need to live well and what might already be working for them in the community. In partnership with the Human Services Planning Council of Stamford, United Way is conducting a Needs Assessment for Stamford and every resident’s opinion is needed.
Sponsors Sought for Clothing Drive
NEW MILFORD TIMES -- Jul 11 2008 -- Sponsors are needed for the 17th annual Back to School Clothing Drive.
Drive to Benefit Back-to-School Needs
THE NEWS-TIMES -- Jul 11 2008 -- Getting new clothes and backpacks, sharpened pencils, fresh crayons and other supplies is an anticipated back-to-school ritual for many children each year.
Letter to the Editor: Rock-a-Thon was a Success
THE NEWS-TIMES -- Jun 27 2008 -- United Way of Western Connecticut relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses in the community to help raise money and build awareness.
United Way Parcels Out $1.4M in Stamford
STAMFORD ADVOCATE -- Jun 20 2008 -- The United Way of Western Connecticut will allocate $4 million to social services programs in the region, including $1.4 million for programs in Stamford.
Letter to the Editor: Walking Project was a Tremendous Success
THE NEWS-TIMES -- Jun 19 2008 -- The United Way's Healthy Community 2020 and the Sarah Noble Intermediate School Walking Project Committee enthusiastically congratulates and thanks all the those who made the second annual fifth-grade Walking Project a tremendous success.
Groups' Fund Remain Steady
THE NEWS-TIMES -- Jun 6 2008 -- Despite a weakening economy and skyrocketing fuel prices, United Way of Western Connecticut is keeping its funding steady for area nonprofits.
Postal Food Drive Set for Saturday
THE NEWS-TIMES -- May 7 2008 -- It's the time of year again when letter carriers will be doing pickups as well as making deliveries.
Options Abound at Childhood Education Fair
STAMFORD ADVOCATE -- May 4 2008 -- Honor Simeone and her son, Brianjohnson Fontaine, who is days away from turning 3, came to Cove Island Park yesterday despite the spring chill, ready to climb aboard a firetruck and learn about early childhood education.
Danbury to Hold First Healthy Living Week
THE NEWS-TIMES -- May 2 2008 -- Physical activity and good eating habits help make life healthy.
City Seeks Input from Parents on Kids' Services
STAMFORD ADVOCATE -- May 1 2008 -- The city wants to hear from parents of youngsters as it creates a strategic plan for children up to age 8.
Letter to the Editor: United Way Continues to be a Community Builder
NEW MILFORD TIMES -- Feb 28 2008 -- The United Way of Western Connecticut would like to thank everyone in Southern Litchfield County who offered their support during 2007.
Letter to the Editor: A Good Year for United Way
THE NEWS-TIMES -- Feb 20 2008 -- United Way of Western Connecticut thanks everyone for their support.
Report Card to Pinpoint Community Problems
THE NEWS-TIMES -- Feb 13 2008 -- As communities change, their problems change. While towns are busy mending holes in one section of the social fabric, there may be some serious, albeit unnoticed, unraveling going on somewhere else.
The Affordable Housing Shortage in Fairfield County: Combining Forces and Funds to Reverse It
NORWALKPLUS.COM -- Jan 31 2008 -- Housing in Fairfield County may be within reach for more people sooner.
